When a Practical Punting reader asked which form factors matter most, he listed twelve — and The Optimist turned the answer into a two-part masterclass. In Part 1, Gordon covers the first three: days since the last start (the 7-to-28-day window, and when a quick back-up is a real bet), days since the last win (why horses are creatures of habit, and the first-up traps hiding in the comment lines), and the winning strike rate (the ten-start rule, and where to set an honest floor).
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How to set about studying the race guide: the first of the 12 form factors that matter most.
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Three checks you can run on any raceguide, this Saturday. Part 2 takes the other nine factors — and puts points on the whole system.